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Richard Edward “Eddie” Flagg
Robert Scott, 89
Donna Smith
When dogs fly
Get wild with live animals at the library
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Man medflighted to Rhode Island hospital following motocross accident
Thomas I. Morse, 77
First annual Police vs Fire charity softball game was a scorching success
Welcome home: How one woman made her Swift’s Beach house a home for all
Freedom will ring with the Fourth of July events
News
Playtime! Kids experiencing homelessness get a new place to play
For children living in homeless shelters, there’s a new service in Wareham dedicated to letting kids be kids. Horizons for...
Buzzards Bay Swim location changed to Onset Bay
For the first time in 32 years, the Buzzards Bay Swim will be held in Onset Bay. The change comes with concerns that...
A night of nostalgia, fun, and groovy good times
With large-rimmed glasses and 70s music blasting by the shore, dancers from across the community moved toward the stage to...
Prepared and ready: Emergency Operation Center is complete
Natural disasters, mass tragedies and extreme events may sound intimidating and scary, but the Wareham Police Department is...
Things to do June 26-July 3
Saturday, June 28 Full house Suit up in life jackets and don't fold under the pressure: the annual kayak poker run returns...
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Schools
JROTC students put skills to work in test unlike any other
Donned in camo, the Wareham High School JROTC students spent a week training in physically and mentally challenging...
Students find academic and personal success
Five Wareham High School students received scholarships in reward for their academic achievement, perseverance, leadership...
School’s out and summer is in on the last day of school
Early mornings, late-night cramming and worrying about grades is on pause for the summer as students hang up their backpacks...
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Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Thank you Wareham Police
Last Saturday, June 14th, Wareham and the surrounding communities joined millions of people across the country engaged in...
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for Flag Day
To the Editor: It is with sincere appreciation I express my thank you to all the people that took part in the recently held...
Letter to the Editor: Thank you from the Wareham Dog Park
The Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham (DPAW) is grateful for the community support to make Wareham Dog Park’s 2 Birthday PAWty...
Letter to the Editor: Autistic people are people too
I am furious about how this administration has maligned the autistic community and has done its absolute best to defund the...
Letter to the Editor: Thank you John Foster
In early 2003 the newly elected Tax Collector abruptly quit. The long-time former Tax Collector had warned against the...
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Obituaries
Robert Scott, 89
WAREHAM - Robert Scott, a devoted husband, father, and creative artist passed away at age 89 in Wareham, Massachusetts on...
Richard Edward “Eddie” Flagg
BUZZARDS BAY - Richard Edward “Eddie” Flagg of Buzzards Bay, MA, went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2025. He passed...
Donna Smith
WAREHAM- Donna Smith, who loved to be called “Mimi” by her grandkids, departed her loving family on June 24th, 2025. Donna...
Thomas I. Morse, 77
WAREHAM – Thomas I. Morse, 77, of Wareham, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of Barbara J...
Anthony Joseph “Cushy” Spinola, 93
ONSET – Anthony Joseph “Cushy” Spinola, 93, of Onset, passed away on June 18, 2025, at Royal Cape Cod Nursing and...
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Playtime! Kids experiencing homelessness get a new place to play
Buzzards Bay Swim location changed to Onset Bay
A night of nostalgia, fun, and groovy good times
Prepared and ready: Emergency Operation Center is complete
Welcome home: How one woman made her Swift’s Beach house a home for all
Things to do June 26-July 3
Class is in session: Onset resident spreads love of sports through youth program
JROTC students put skills to work in test unlike any other
Man medflighted to Rhode Island hospital following motocross accident
Cheers to beer and baseball
Sports
Class is in session: Onset resident spreads love of sports through youth program
“Kids are getting lazier as we speak and I didn’t want my daughter being on the television at all,” Elizabeth Wilson of...
First annual Police vs Fire charity softball game was a scorching success
The Wareham Fire Department proved too hot to handle for the boys in blue on the diamond during the first annual Wareham...
Guard the gate: Wareham Gatemen kick off season at home
Another year of Cape Cod League Baseball is underway as the Wareham Gatemen took on the Hyannis Harbor Hawks in their season...
Former Gatemen is hall-of-fame bound for outstanding pitching career
Former Wareham Gatemen pitcher Pat Pinkman will be enshrined in Cape Cod League history as one of the six players being...
It’s a run, bike and a swim to the finish line at the Harvest Triathlon
Hundreds of people traveled to Wareham to push their bodies to the limit in a not-so lazy Sunday way. The eighth annual...
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Police, Fire & Courts
Man medflighted to Rhode Island hospital following motocross accident
A 25-year-old man was medflighted from Tobey Hospital following a dirt bike accident at Diamond MX motocross track. The...
Dumpster catches fire off Onset Avenue
A dumpster fire off Onset Avenue was reported around 7:24 p.m. Friday, June 20. The fire occurred behind 205 Onset Avenue...
'No present danger to the public': Hazardous material spill contained
A box truck carrying hazardous materials spilled in the area of Maritime Drive and Great Neck Road Friday, June 13. The...
Hazardous material spill closes Maritime Drive and Great Neck Road
The Wareham Fire Department responded to a call about a box truck with a spill of an unknown substance in the back at...
Sex offender arrested for recording woman in Target fitting room
Gregory Mattos, 37, of Mashpee was arraigned Tuesday, June 10 after allegedly recording a woman changing in the Target...
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People
Welcome home: How one woman made her Swift’s Beach house a home for all
Whether serving up fresh Italian food to hungry patrons, or opening her Swift’s Beach home to anyone in need, Vera...
Dealing in diesel: Wareham resident awarded for mechanical knowledge
It’s not uncommon for a young boy’s eyes to light up when a big truck comes rolling down the street and Wareham resident...
Taking care of business: Entrepreneurs bring new ways of thinking to Wareham
Wareham is no stranger to family businesses. Local families have set up shop all across town and one resident plans to use...
Law and Democracy: Manfred Wiegandt’s American story
Manfred Wiegandt, a 68-year-old German-born immigration lawyer, sat at a small table near the entrance of his office on High...
Long ride home: Three month hospital stay return celebrated with drive-by car show
With balloons bobbing around the mailbox, trees blooming outside and a wheelchair perched at the end of the driveway — the...
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Happenings
Shuck yeah, it’s time for a clambake
People are shore to have a good time at the Redmen Hall annual clambake on Sunday, August 3. The clam bake will be on 745...
Freedom will ring with the Fourth of July events
Have a blast and celebrate Independence Day with items that could be older than the country. The Wareham Historical...
Pull away from the heat with a pork dinner at Trinity Christian
Come and get a pulled pork dinner at Trinity Christian Church on 462 Main Street. This event will take place on Friday, June...
Free meals to be offered in July
Enjoy free meals at the Church of the Good Shepherd on 74 High Street every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome to the...
Head in the clouds and eyes on the road
Join the Wareham Land Trust and meteorologist Dr. Alex Kinsella on Saturday, July 12 for a walk through Great Neck Wildlife...
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Arts
‘Great local art by local people’: South Coast artists put on gallery
A variety of art is on display in the Wareham Free Library with beautiful scenes of nature with watercolor, pastels,...
Fourth grade musicians end the year with positively sound concert
As fourth graders’ time dwindles at Wareham Elementary School, they had one more concert to put on before closing the...
PINKLIDS: The local band that doesn't make sense
Wareham's own garage, synth, punk and horror movie themed band, PINKLIDS, once got heckled after a Nashville show. As they...
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From Our Members
Aflac Hit by Major Cyberattack Amid Surge in Insurance Sector Breaches
ACT Smart IT
Jun 26
Aflac, one of the largest supplemental insurance providers in the United States, has confirmed a...
Now Listed: A Premier Private Residence in the Bay Club
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
Jun 25
9 High Ridge Drive, Mattapoisett, MA - Where everyday feels like vacation. This extraordinary...
Wake Up To What Your Membership Can Do!
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Jun 25
Whether you are a new member, longtime supporter or just looking to re-engage, this event is for...
Infinity Health & Body Ribbon Cutting!
Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce
Jun 25
Join the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce at Infinity Health and Body on Tuesday, July 15...
Now Enrolling for the 2025-26 School Year!
Smith Mills Preschool & Kindergarten
Jun 24
Smith Mills Christian Preschool & Kindergarten is now accepting applications for their...
Erin Hovan Expresses Gratitude for Client Trust and Meaningful Connections in Real Estate
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
Jun 24
Erin Hovan of Hovan Property Group | Compass shares her appreciation for the relationships built...
Buying Versus Renting a House
BankFive
Jun 18
Many factors can influence your decision to move. Maybe you need more space , want access to a...
Damien’s Pantry Motorcycle Run - Full Throttle for Food
Damien’s Pantry
Jun 17
Rev your engines for a cause! Join us for our first "Full Throttle for Food Motorcycle Run"...
1 Year Celebration at Tide & True
Tide & True
Jun 17
Wow what a year it has been! We're celebrating 1 year at Tide and True and you're invited! Come...
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Get wild with live animals at the library
Thursday, July 3
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Free meals to be offered in July
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Real Estate
SOLD! Commercial Bldg in Buzzards Bay
Bourne
$550,000.00
OFFICIALLY CLOSED ... Selling a commercial property is no small feat—it takes strategy, negotiation...
Upper Cape Realty
BUTTERMILK BAY BEACH HOUSE - WINTER RENTAL
Wareham
$4,500.00
BUTTERMILK BAY BEACH HOUSE - WINTER RENTAL SEPTEMBER -MAY $4500/month Newly Renovated Waterview w...
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
Mattapoisett Colonial on Aucoot Rd
Mattapoisett
$495,000.00
Mattapoisett By Hiller's Cove Beach. This well located 4 bedroom home is just a short walk to Old...
Upper Cape Realty
SOLD! Plymouth Pondfront
Plymouth
$375,000.00
Just listed ... to SOLD! Everyone has been asking about our spring market predictions… and from...
Upper Cape Realty
9 High Ridge Drive - Bay Club
Mattapoisett
$3,800,000.00
Live like you're on vacation at this spectacular Bay Club estate, where timeless design meets...
Erin Hovan, Hovan Property Group, COMPASS
Parkwood Beach Open House
Wareham
$749,000.00
Experience the best of Parkwood Beach living at 14 Bayside Avenue, Wareham! This quintessential...
Bernadette Kelly Group
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